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The Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- The Standard
Boeing plane lands back in China for delivery as tariff war eases
The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022. (Reuters)
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who is the UK entry for Eurovision 2025? Inside Remember Monday's Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele and Lauren Byrne's private lives away from the show
It's been 28 years since the UK scooped the top spot at the Eurovision Song Contest and with this year's final just a day away, Brits are hoping that run will end. Since Katrina & The Waves won the prize at Eurovision way back in 1997, there's been a host of British acts who've tried to replicate such success, but to no avail. Brits endured heartbreak as they nearly triumphed, landing in second place twice, and there has also been down-right embarrassment when the UK scored zero points in 2003 and 2021. But after Thursday night's semi-final, where the UK act were praised for their 'astonishing performance', hopes have been raised at the prospect of a victorious 2025. Who are Remember Monday? Remember Monday are a country girl band comprising of trio of best friends Laura Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steel, all 30. Earning a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended harmonies, the girl group from Farnborough, Hampshire, have entered their song What The Hell Just Happened? for this year's competition. However, eagle-eyed TV watchers may remember the trio from another appearance on television some six years ago. Remember Monday first gained prominence after entering The Voice UK in 2019, where they were coached by Jennifer Hudson and made it to the show's quarter-finals. They are indeed no strangers to performing in-front of live audiences, having all had careers in musical theatre after The Voice before eventually quitting their day jobs in 2023 to focus on the band full-time. Since their launch, Remember Monday have released two EPs and 12 singles with their biggest hit yet being What The Hell Just Happened?, the tune which fans will be eager to see them perform at the Eurovision final. What has Remember Monday said about UK's Eurovision 2025 entry? The first girl group to represent the UK since Precious in 1999, Remember Monday appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier this week to speak about the privilege of being able to represent their country at Eurovision. While their excitement was clear, the group admitted they were also feeling nervous about the big day. 'Today is the first time we've felt a little bit anxious because it's real now,' they said. There was also a heartfelt moment as the show's breakfast news host Richard Arnold interviewed the trio at this year's host city in Basel, Switzerland. Richard surprised bandmate Charlotte with a heartwarming video to give her confidence heading into the biggest week of the band's career. Charlotte was the deputy head of a sixth form before all the bandmates quit their jobs to pursue music full-time around 18 months ago. Richard took the opportunity to show her a video of her ex-students singing the band's original Eurovision song What The Hell Just Happened? in a choir. He said halfway through the live interview: 'Charlotte, we've got a special message for you.' The singer responded: 'I was a deputy head of a sixth form and they are like my second family, they're amazing!' The host then replied: 'Well, if you look at this, I think you'll feel that they feel the same.' Charlotte watched the video in absolute shock, speechless as she fought back tears and placed her hand on her chest, overwhelmed by emotion. She said after watching the clip: 'Oh, I love them, look at them! I hope that I inspire them by doing this.' Her bandmate Holly-Anne reassured her, 'You do', before Charlotte continued: 'It's such a big change and I love them.' Remember Monday's awards and accolades During their audition for The Voice, Remember Monday put on such a show as they performed Kiss From a Rose that they prompted all four judges - Jennifer Hudson, Tom Jones, and Olly Murs - to turn their chairs. Despite ultimately being voted out of the competition before the final stage, the band scooped the Best Group award at the British Country Music Awards that same year, thanks to the success of their debut single Drive. The song, released on October 31, 2018, was so popular that it hit No 1 on the iTunes Country Chart. What The Hell Just Happened?, their latest release after dropping in March, has already racked up more than three million plays on Spotify. When is the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025? After first getting a glimpse of Remember Monday during Thursday's semi-final, supporters can see them hit the stage again during Saturday evening's final. The 69th Eurovision final is scheduled to begin at 8pm BST with Norway's representative Kyle Alessandro scheduled to perform his song Lighter first-up. After countries such as Luxembourg, Israel, Lithuania and Spain hit the stage, Remember Monday and the UK are eighth in line and so likely to be performing around 9pm. Speaking about our chances at this year's contest, Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC's Head of Entertainment, said: 'The BBC could not be prouder to have the powerhouse that is Remember Monday representing the UK at Eurovision in Basel in 2025. 'Charlotte, Holly and Lauren are all incredibly talented singers, songwriters and performers who have such a unique sound. 'The calibre of their live vocals is second to none and I am certain that their chemistry, drive and charisma will translate on an international stage with What The Hell Just Happened?.' The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday 17 May.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- The Sun
Man ‘showed his bum and ‘made sex gestures' to teen schoolgirl while on bus in town centre – as cops issue CCTV
POLICE have launched a desperate search for a man alleged to have "showed his bum" to a teenage girl on a bus. The incident, which occurred on May 2 in Farnborough, also involved the man making obscene gestures towards the unnamed victim before disembarking. 1 Police have confirmed that the incident took place at 4.45pm on Friday 2 May. The suspect has been described as:
Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Remember Monday on Eurovision: ‘We were told to get a therapist'
What could be more British than the shameful aftermath of a big night out? 'Someone lost a shoe/ I'm still in last night's make-up,' goes the opening line of What the Hell Just Happened?, the admirably bonkers, genre-shifting UK entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. 'I'm waking up like, 'What's this new tattoo?'/ Room is spinning, ears are ringing,' continues the song by Remember Monday, an ebullient trio from Farnborough in Hampshire. Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele have evidently decided to lean into their national identity, both lyrically and musically. The song's in-jokes and messy tales speak of a friendship that began at sixth-form college in their home town and was sealed on the dancefloors of the home counties. If the
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Labour-run council U-turns on Christian street preacher ban
A Labour-run council has about-turned on its attempts to ban Christian street preachers in a victory for free speech. Rushmoor borough council, in Hampshire, sought an injunction in February that would have prohibited Christians preaching, praying and handing out leaflets in the town centres of Farnborough and Aldershot. The local authority claimed preachers were being 'offensive' and caused 'alarm and distress' to passers-by. But it has now withdrawn its application for an injunction after being accused of attempting to 'criminalise' Christians because the maximum sentence for breaching an injunction is two years' imprisonment. Jamie Broadey, a preacher and evangelist, said it was 'highly concerning' that the council had attempted to acquire the injunction in the first place. 'We welcome the news that the council has withdrawn its application, but it is highly concerning that they made this attempt to criminalise the Christian faith in the first instance,' he said. 'When I first read the injunction I thought: 'They must have made a mistake.' I felt complete disbelief that it was saying that you can't have religious discussions, you can't pray or sing, and people have to come to you, you can't go to them and share the gospel which Christians have done freely in this country for centuries.' Under the terms of the drafted injunction, Christians would have been banned from praying for anyone 'without their prior permission', offering leaflets or Bibles by hand and laying hands on anyone in prayer even if they consented. Other proposed prohibitions included approaching people to discuss Christianity and the preaching of any sermons that were 'hostile towards anyone with the protected characteristic of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation'. Sally McGuinness, a cleaner and street preacher, said the council had attempted to 'criminalise' her. 'If this had not been challenged and stopped in its tracks now, we have no doubts that the Christian faith would be criminalised in Aldershot and Farnborough,' she said. 'This would have been terrible for Christian freedoms and freedom in general in this country. We are still awaiting an apology from the council and assurances that nothing like this will ever happen again.' The council's about-turn came after local Conservative councillors Gareth Lyon and Ade Adeola took up the preachers' case. The council organised meetings with local ministers and preachers where the Christians' objections were heard. In a statement, the council said it had discussed introducing a 'voluntary code of conduct' for street preachers to limit 'distress' caused to passers-by. The preachers maintain that being seen as 'hostile' is unavoidable when attempting to convince non-believers of the truth of Christianity. Cllr Lyon, leader of the Tory group on the council, said: 'I am delighted by the decision to withdraw the application for an injunction. It is absolutely the right decision.' Cllr Gareth Williams, the leader of the council, added that he was 'pleased' to address a 'very sensitive issue'. 'I'm pleased that, following our discussions with the local Christian community and faith leaders, we have been able to address this very sensitive issue and agree a way forward that balances the rights to freedom of worship and expression with the interests of all town centre users,' he said. Bishop Malcolm Cummins, a Pentecostal minister and chairman of the Rushmoor Faith Leaders Forum, said: 'We're relieved that our discussions with the council have proved constructive. We now look forward to working closely together to build even stronger relationships.' Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the street preachers, added: 'We urge Christians to remain vigilant and prayerful, and to continue supporting efforts to ensure that the public square remains open to the gospel and to the free exchange of ideas.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
